Last year, Pike County resident John Kupillas asked Brown if the road could be named in honor of veterans and Brown proposed the idea to Harrisburg for approval by lawmakers.

The dedication ceremony featured many veterans, a color guard and speeches by local politicians honoring veterans for service to the United States.

“The Bible says there is no greater love than for a man to lay down his life for his friends,” Kupillas said. That is why he wanted to honor veterans with a name that will be a daily reminder for anyone who drives on the road.